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LLC formation services compared in Arizona (2026)
The Arizona filing fee is $50. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $249 in year 1; the other four services range from $50 to $299.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Arizona
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $50 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $89 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $149 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $249 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $299 |
Arizona filing details
- State filing fee
- $50
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization (L010)
- Filed with
- Arizona Corporation Commission
- Yearly state report
- None with the state
- Registered agent
- Required. An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $50 state fee = $249 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Arizona questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Arizona with a service?
In year 1, from $50 (Bizee) to $299 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Arizona’s $50 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $249.
What does Arizona charge to file an LLC?
$50, paid to the Arizona Corporation Commission for the Articles of Organization (L010). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Arizona LLC?
Yes. An Arizona resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Arizona or authorized to do business there. The appointment takes effect only once the agent accepts it in writing.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 29-3201 (Arizona Limited Liability Company Act) (multira state research spine): www.azleg.gov/ars/29/03201.htm, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: azcc.gov/docs/default-source/corps-files/fee-schedules/fee-schedule-llcs646a1cd0d6b24246ab2253aecbc3ab40.pdf?sfvrsn=debb38e6_5, checked October 1, 2026
- Arizona Corporation Commission (multira state research spine): azcc.gov/corporations/faqs, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona Corporation Commission (multira state research spine): azcc.gov/faqs/BusinessServicesFAQs, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): azcc.gov/corporations/llc, checked August 12, 2026
- Arizona registered agent statute (A.R.S. § 29-3115): www.azleg.gov/ars/29/03115.htm, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).